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The Supreme Court ruled that while the Court of First Instance of Cebu technically did not have jurisdiction over the original case involving a claim of ₱1,908, the surety company Manila Surety was barred by the doctrine of laches from challenging jurisdiction after 15 years. Laches refers to an unreasonable delay in asserting a right. The Court held that a party cannot seek relief from a court and then later challenge that same court

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Judy Ann Sheng

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